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North Carolina Athletics Director Bubba Cunningham to Step Down in 2026

7/5/2025

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Bubba Cunningham will step down as North Carolina's athletics director in 2026, passing the torch to Steve Newmark, the current president of RFK Racing. With a strong background in revenue generation and ties to college sports, Newmark will be guided by Cunningham to blend commercial success with the university's educational mission during this pivotal transition.

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Bubba Cunningham will step down as North Carolina's athletics director in 2026, passing the torch to Steve Newmark, the current president of RFK Racing. With a strong background in revenue generation and ties to college sports, Newmark will be guided by Cunningham to blend commercial success with the university's educational mission during this pivotal transition.